You ride from the public transport hub in Fiesch towards Lax, up to the tennis court at the outskirts of town. There you turn left, cross the Rotten bridge at the EW center, then ride a short distance cross-country until you reach the Binntal road. You follow this road uphill to Ernen, known for its beautiful village center with the Capuchin and Tellenhouse and the parish church of St. George. At the eastern exit of the village, it is best to take the field road running on the uphill side, along which you continue gently to Mühlebach. After a short flat section at the end of Mühlebach, you follow the well-rideable forest road that leads up in long serpentine bends to the Chäserstatt restaurant. There you find a splendid sun terrace from which you have a dreamy view of the Aletsch plateau and the lower Valais. On the way back, you take the same forest road up to shortly before Mühlebach. Then you turn sharply right heading east and ride via Steinhaus to Niederwald, where you cross the Rotten bridge. The last stage of the route leads downhill via the Furka road back to Fiesch.
- medium
- 29,01 km
- 3 hours 20 minutes
- 868 m
- 868 m
- start: Fiesch, public transport hub
- destination: Fiesch, public transport hub
Best Season
Good to know
- Stop at an Inn
- Loop Road
Fiesch, public transport hub
Fiesch, public transport hub
Fiesch, public transport hub - Ernen - Mühlebach - Chäserstatt - Steinhaus - Niederwald - Fiesch, public transport hub
Only use the marked bike trails and roads and follow the signage. Please close gates and pasture fences behind you. Be considerate of hikers as well as plants and animals. Hikers generally have the right of way. Assess your own skills and fitness carefully. Riding the various routes is always at your own risk.
Basic mountain biking equipment
- Bicycle helmet (if applicable, enduro or full-face helmet)
- Bicycle gloves, elbow and knee pads (if applicable, back and shin protectors)
- Sturdy, comfortable and preferably waterproof footwear (if applicable, mountain bike shoes with ankle protection)
- Clothing in multiple layers with moisture transport
- Backpack (with rain cover)
- Sun, rain, and wind protection (hat, sunscreen, waterproof and windproof jacket)
- Sunglasses
- Mobile phone
- First aid kit
- Pocket knife
- Cash
- Navigation device / map and compass
- Sufficient provisions and drinking water
Technical equipment
- Air or CO2 pump with cartridges
- Tire repair kit
- Spare bicycle tube
- Chain tool
- Allen keys
- Handlebar mount for mobile phone / navigation
- Bicycle lock
Where applicable, roadworthy (e-)mountain bike with a lot of suspension travel, bell, front and rear light, and spoke reflectors.
The lists for "basic equipment" and "technical equipment" do not claim to be complete and serve only as suggestions for what you should pack.
For your safety, you should carefully read all instructions for the proper use and maintenance of your equipment.
Please make sure that your equipment complies with local laws and contains no prohibited items.
If you prefer the shorter route variant, you ride back to Fiesch on the same path via Mühlebach and Ernen, skipping the section via Steinhaus and Niederwald.
Please inquire locally about parking options.
Take the train to Fiesch, then continue by mountain bike to the start at the Aletsch Arena Info Center.
Aletsch Arena AG
Furkastrasse 39
CH-3983 Mörel-Filet
+41 27 928 58 58
info@aletscharena.ch
www.aletscharena.ch